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On the Rails

On the Rails

Description: Olivier Weber took his camera around the world, to the compartments and wagons of trains. A train is a unique starting point to discover a country, meet the people, enjoy the stories, and the daily life of those met along the way.
Genre: Adventure
Year Released: 2021
Number of episodes: 5
First episode air date: October 13, 2021
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